Lipscomb University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in La Vergne, TN (2026)
La Vergne, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $10,024 to $23,751 per year for indexed programs. La Vergne has a population of about 38,944. Median household income is $80,418 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $89,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to La Vergne
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near La Vergne. Distances are calculated from La Vergne city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from La Vergne. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Belmont University
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Online programsYes
Austin Peay State University
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Online programsYes
Western Kentucky University
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Online programsYes
Alabama A & M University
Published tuition$10,024 - $23,751
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near La Vergne
La Vergne is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area (BLS area code 34980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $50,810 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $52,762 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $60,550 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $62,876 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $47,650 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $49,481 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $46,490 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $48,276 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,870 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $47,632 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $89,840 | Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN | $93,292 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
La Vergne at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,944 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $80,418 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Counseling-related employment in Rutherford County | 3,260 workers, 401 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other La Vergne-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Smyrna, TN – 3.8 mi away (48,596 pop)
- Brentwood, TN – 12.4 mi away (42,517 pop)
- Mount Juliet, TN – 12.6 mi away (33,263 pop)
- Murfreesboro, TN – 14.4 mi away (161,634 pop)
- Nashville, TN – 16.4 mi away (1,065,078 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near La Vergne, TN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near La Vergne. The closest is Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN (14.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Alabama A & M University (85.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near La Vergne?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near La Vergne are: Social and Community Service Manager ($89,840), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($60,550), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($50,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Smyrna instead of La Vergne?
Smyrna, TN is 3.8 miles from La Vergne and has its own set of local counseling programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is La Vergne an affordable place to study counseling?
La Vergne’s median household income of $80,418 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in La Vergne while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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